Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Will a warmer climate mean more kidney stones?
(HealthDay)—Add another possible woe to the growing list of consequences of climate change: Kidney stones.
Jul 10, 2014
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Ultrasound trumps CT scan for diagnosing kidney stones in study
(HealthDay)—When diagnosing kidney stones, using ultrasound instead of CT scans reduces costs as well as patients' exposure to radiation, according to new research.
May 21, 2014
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Non-invasive lithotripsy leads to more treatment for kidney stones
When it comes to treating kidney stones, less invasive may not always be better, according to new research from Duke Medicine.
May 16, 2014
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Complications from kidney stone treatments are common and costly
Despite their overall low risk, procedures to treat kidney stones lead to complications that require hospitalization or emergency care for one in seven patients, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.
Apr 28, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
More effective kidney stone treatment, from the macroscopic to the nanoscale
Researchers in France have hit on a novel method to help kidney stone sufferers ensure they receive the correct and most effective treatment possible.
Apr 17, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
DASH diet may lower risk of recurrent kidney stones
(HealthDay)—The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet might be an effective alternative to the low-oxalate diet for reducing risk of kidney stone recurrence, according to research published in the March issue ...
Mar 3, 2014
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History of kidney stones may indicate risk for stroke and heart attack
(Medical Xpress)—A new study from University of Alberta researchers suggests that patients, particularly women, with a history of kidney stones may be at a higher risk for stroke and heart attack.
Mar 3, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Trial to test using ultrasound to move kidney stones
Almost one in 10 people will someday experience a kidney stone, which creates what is described as the most intense pain imaginable. This increasingly common condition leads to hundreds of thousands of surgeries in the United ...
Jan 10, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diet and physical activity may affect one's risk of developing kidney stones
Even small amounts of physical activity may decrease the risk of developing kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The study also found ...
Dec 12, 2013
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Vitamin D does not contribute to kidney stones, study asserts
Increased vitamin D levels may prevent a wide range of diseases, according to recent studies. However, some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual's risk of developing ...
Oct 17, 2013
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